Mongolian
On August 29, Prime Minister G.Zandanshatar met with representatives of the Federation of Mongolian Education and Science Unions to discuss teacher welfare and challenges in the education sector.
The Prime Minister noted that education spending in 2025 amounts to MNT 3.8 trillion, with 70 percent allocated to salaries. While a performance-based pay system has increased average wages since 2022, salaries for young teachers remain low, averaging MNT 1.48 million. Trade union representatives urged the government to raise base pay, support teacher development, address social issues, and resolve housing challenges. They also highlighted severe overcrowding in schools, with some first-grade classes accommodating up to 70 students.
In response, the Prime Minister pledged to develop a three-year teacher development plan, expand the affordable housing program, and create a special program to support teachers. He instructed the Ministry of Education and city authorities to urgently address school overcrowding and calculate additional pay for teachers based on class size.
G.Zandanshatar stressed the importance of digitizing education and advancing the “From Teaching to Learning” system, which will also influence salary structures. Declaring 2026 as the Year of Education, the government aims to improve teacher salaries, strengthen social security, and ensure stable working conditions as part of its human development priority.
